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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Evelyne Musambi

FOUND: Kenya to spend 37 million on sending forces to congo - You Need To See This

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Kenya’s parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 troops for a new regional force in eastern Congo amid questions about the $37 million cost for the first six months of the mission.

A parliament committee report says the money will be spent on equipment, allowances and operations for the more than 900 troops joining the East African Community Regional Force that will support Congolese forces against armed groups.

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